Project Gutenberg 2022-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 184 Monteiro, Joachim John 1833 1878 Monteiro, J. (Joachim) Fielding, Edward Monteiro, Rose 1840 1898 Angola and the River Congo, vol. 1 $aUnited Kingdom :$bMacmillan and Co.,$c1875. Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Angola and the River Congo, vol. 1" by Joachim John Monteiro is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of Angola and its surrounding regions, detailing the landscape, culture, and history of the area along the River Congo. The book primarily focuses on the author's experiences during his travels and explorations, highlighting the various tribes, the influence of Portuguese colonialism, and the geography of this little-known part of Africa. The opening of the book sets the stage for Monteiro’s thorough examination of Angola’s history, beginning with the early days of Portuguese exploration and colonization. He describes the arrival of Portuguese settlers, their initial relationships with local chiefs, and the complex dynamics of power and betrayal that characterized their interactions. Monteiro provides a concise yet vivid recounting of the significant battles, political intrigues, and the establishment of trade routes that defined the region's early colonial history. This detailed preface establishes a comprehensive and observant tone, indicating that the subsequent chapters will delve deeper into both the geographical wonders and the rich cultural tapestry of Angola and the Congo River region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/angolarivercongo001mont 20201210103853monteiro 1875 gb Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Angola -- Description and travel Congo River -- Description and travel Monteiro, Joachim John -- Travel -- Angola Angola -- Social life and customs -- 19th century DT Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: History - Modern (1750+) 457850 2025-06-27T05:44:52.842503 text/html 428559 2024-10-18T22:00:25 text/html 2318221 2025-06-27T05:44:59.751505 application/epub+zip 2313723 2025-06-27T05:44:54.428473 application/epub+zip 276778 2025-06-27T05:44:53.536509 application/epub+zip 2479578 2025-06-27T05:45:03.655474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2443522 2025-06-27T05:44:58.973478 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441278 2022-09-30T16:49:38.660438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 395865 2025-06-27T05:44:52.121500 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 375815 2024-10-18T22:00:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18614 2025-06-27T05:45:04.554451 application/rdf+xml 9447 2025-06-27T05:44:53.787482 image/jpeg 1968 2025-06-27T05:44:53.660499 image/jpeg 2292040 2025-06-27T05:44:52.911521 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia